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Unit 9
Resume Writing
Learning Objectives
know the functions of resumes;
know basic elements & principles of resume writing;
draft and write a resume
Section One
General Introduction
A resume is a document of your personal skills and experience for a certain job.
I. Format
PERSONAL INFORMATION
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
REFERENCES
II. Tips
Use active voice and action verbs.
Use correct tenses.
Start your resume with your contact information.
List your relevant education, training and work experience in reverse chronological order.
Use past tense to describe your position functions in your earlier work experience (except for your present job).
End your resume with REFERENCES (available upon request).
III. Warm-up Exercise
You, a recent graduate from Wuhan University, saw an recruiting advertisement for a secretary from China Daily on May 13th. And you would like to apply for the job.
Section Two
Samples
Sample 1
Christian Moore
(Local) 1202 North Lawrence, Sumner, Washington 98390 (253)555-5168 kba@ups.edu
(Permanent) 950 Smallwood Trail, Fairbanks, Alaska 99712 (907)488-1111
OBJECTIVE Editing Assistant
EDUCATION B.A. in English
Emphasis in Writing, Rhetoric and Culture of, December, 2008
Study Abroad, Fall 2007
University of Aberdeen, Scotland
RELATED EXPERIENCE Writing Intern, May 2007 to present
University Relations, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
Keep up the integrity of the schedule in accordance with deadlines.
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Technician, Village Theatre April 2004 to present
Swim Instructor, Korum YMCA May 2005 to present
ACTIVITIES
& HONORS National Merit Scholar
Staff Writer of the Year, The Patriot,
Intramural sports — golf and volleyball
SKILLS Proficient with PC and Mac platforms including Quark Express, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access
REFERENCES Available upon request
Sample 2
John Carson
23 Main Street, Albany, NY 1